Dr. Said Al-Sarawi is an Associate Professor in the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Adelaide, affiliated with the Centre for Biomedical Engineering (CBME) and The Centre for High Performance Integrated Technologies and Systems (CHiPTec). He holds a PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (2003) and a Graduate Certificate in Education (2006). His research focuses on biomedical engineering, MEMS/NEMS technologies, neuromorphic systems, and secure hardware/software co-design. Dr. Al-Sarawi leads multiple research initiatives including advanced integrated circuits using Gallium Nitride, fall detection systems for elderly care, and memristor-based neuromorphic applications. He has secured funding from the Premier’s Research and Industry Fund (PRIF), ARC Discovery grants, and international collaborations. Current projects involve 24 PhD students and postdoctoral researchers across biomedical sensors, cybersecurity in AI, and space-based sensor systems. He has been recognized with the University Medal (2003) for postgraduate academic excellence and actively contributes to education committees within the university. His work spans interdisciplinary domains, bridging biomedical innovations with cutting-edge electronics and cybersecurity solutions.
Stephen Wright is a Professor in the Department of Computer Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, serving as Department Chair from 2023-2025. He previously held roles at Argonne National Laboratory (1990-2001) and the University of Chicago (2000-2001). His research focuses on computational optimization, with applications in data science, machine learning, and engineering. He co-authored seminal books such as Numerical Optimization (with J. Nocedal) and Optimization for Data Analysis (with B. Recht). Wright leads the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery's research initiatives and has developed widely-used optimization software like PCx and SpaRSA . Key awards include the 2024 George B. Dantzig Prize, 2020 Khachiyan Prize, and SIAM Fellow status since 2011. He has served as editor-in-chief of the SIAM Journal on Optimization and Mathematical Programming, Series B . His teaching includes courses on nonlinear optimization (CS726) and introductory optimization (CS524). Wright’s work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing scalable algorithms and interdisciplinary applications.
Tudor Dumitraș is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Maryland, with a joint appointment in the University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS) and core faculty status in the Maryland Cybersecurity Center. His research focuses on data-driven security, empirical studies of adversary behavior, and the security of machine learning systems. Education Ph.D. and M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University Diplôme d’Ingénieur in Computer Science from Ecole Polytechnique, Paris, France B.S. in Computer Science from "Politechnica" University, Bucharest, Romania Dumitraș's work bridges system security, big data analysis, and machine learning. He developed the Worldwide Intelligence Network Environment (WINE), an innovative platform for sharing cybersecurity field data between academia and industry. His research includes malware detection using machine learning, analysis of zero-day attacks, and mitigation of adversarial threats against AI models. Recent publications highlight his contributions to adversarial machine learning, vulnerability exploit prediction, and neural network security. Scientific awards include the NSA Best Scientific Cybersecurity Paper Honorable Mention (2013), A.G. Jordan Award from Carnegie Mellon (2011), ACM SIGPLAN John Vlissides Award (2009), and multiple conference best paper awards. He has secured research funding from Amazon Web Services and received scholarships from the French government. Dumitraș advises graduate students and contributes to professional communities through program committee service, including on USENIX Security'24. He leads the development of security datasets and tools like Exploitability.app, HardwareFail.ml, and FeatureSmith. His outreach includes TED-style talks explaining cybersecurity concepts to broad audiences.
Baltasar Enrique Beferull Lozano is a tenured Professor at the University of Agder , leading the Center Intelligent Signal Processing and Wireless Networks (WISENET) since 2015. With a PhD in Electrical Engineering from USC (2002) and prior roles at EPFL, AT&T Shannon Labs, and University of Valencia, his career spans 20+ years of academic and industrial research in signal processing, wireless systems, and AI. Education: PhD (USC), MSc (USC), MSc (University of Valencia) Expertise: Data Science, Machine Learning, Graph Signal Processing, Cyber-Physical Systems His research focuses on AI-driven wireless networks and in-network collective intelligence , addressing fundamental and applied challenges in smart water systems , energy management , and next-gen 5G/6G . He has secured 20+ international projects including 10 EU-funded initiatives (HYDROBIONETS, SENDORA) and 5 RCN-funded projects. Recent publications emphasize dynamic graph learning from time series data, quantized graph filters , and multi-agent reinforcement learning for networked environments. Awards include IEEE Best Paper Awards (2012, 2021), TOPPFORSK Grant (2015), and Ramón y Cajal Program Rank #1 (2005). As a Senior IEEE Member , he serves as Area Editor for IEEE Transactions on Signal Processing and evaluates research proposals for the European Commission , NSF , and Qatar National Research Fund . His lab has produced 15 PhD graduates and collaborates with 12+ industry partners including Telenor, IBM, and SINTEF.
Jean-Christophe Olivo-Marin is the Head of the Biological Image Analysis Unit and Director of the Carnot Pasteur Institute for Microbes and Health at the Institut Pasteur in Paris, France. He previously served as Director of the Department of Cell Biology and Infection (2010–2014) and continues to lead impactful research at the intersection of biology, computation, and imaging. His research focuses on bioimage informatics , developing computational methods in Machine learning and deep learning for image analysis Bayesian tracking and optical flow algorithms Statistical modeling of spatial patterns in biological systems Mathematical imaging and computational cell biophysics Digital pathology and cancer microenvironment analysis His work enables rigorous quantitative analysis of complex biological phenomena such as cell motility, host-pathogen interactions, and neural dynamics. His recent publications (2024–2025) reflect a strong trend toward AI integration in bioimaging , with advances in deep learning-based segmentation (e.g., Deep ContourFlow), large-scale image annotation (SAMJ), and frameworks for evaluating neuron tracking. There is also a focus on spatial analysis in disease contexts , particularly in cancer and neurodevelopment, combining deep learning with spatial statistics. He has been awarded research funding for projects including Next-generation Structured Illumination Microscopy (SIM) Machine learning for cancer detection using FFOCT Compressive sensing in biological imaging Statistical analysis of spatial coupling in bioimaging (SODA) Olivo-Marin actively mentors students and postdoctoral researchers and contributes to open science through the development and maintenance of Icy , a widely used open-source bioimage analysis platform. He regularly participates in international conferences such as QBI, ICPR, and NEUBIAS, and leads advanced training courses, including the upcoming Advanced Bioimage Analysis with Artificial Intelligence (AI) course at Institut Pasteur in 2026. He leads a dynamic research unit with PhD students, postdocs, and engineers working on cutting-edge image analysis challenges. The team fosters collaboration across disciplines and institutions, promoting open science and community-driven software development.
Wei-Shinn Ku is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering at Auburn University . He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Southern California in 2007, following M.S. degrees in Computer Science (2003) and Electrical Engineering (2006), and a B.S. in Information and Computer Education from National Taiwan Normal University (1999). As a program director at the National Science Foundation (2019–2022), he shaped research directions in data science and cybersecurity. Dr. Ku leads the Data Science and Engineering Laboratory (DSE Lab) at Auburn University, focusing on data management systems , data analytics , cybersecurity , and mobile computing . His recent work includes privacy-preserving techniques for IoT networks, spatio-temporal modeling for traffic prediction, and federated learning frameworks for mobile social networks. He has secured multiple NSF grants for projects like Indoor Spatial Query Evaluation and Data Integrity in Clouds . Dr. Ku's 15 most recent articles (2024–2025) span domains including traffic prediction , air quality modeling , secure cloud computing , and IoT security , with subfields like graph neural networks, quadtree-based optimization, and homomorphic encryption. His research has been recognized with awards such as the Auburn Alumni Engineering Council Research Award (2018, 2012) and the AFRL Summer Research Associate (2016). He has advised 18 current and graduated students in Ph.D. and M.S. programs, including Wenlu Wang, Ting Shen, and Kazuya Sakai. His professional service includes chair roles at IEEE/ACM conferences (ICDE, CIC, ICLR) and editorial positions at journals like IEEE Transactions on Knowledge and Data Engineering .
Rupak Chatterjee is an Industry Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Physics at New York University's Tandon School of Engineering. His research bridges quantum information/computation and mathematical physics, with a focus on quantum algorithms for machine learning, optimization, operator algebras, and quantum mechanical systems. Education: Postdoctoral Scholar, Physics (James Franck Institute, University of Chicago) Ph.D. & M.S., Physics (Stony Brook University) M.Math., Mathematics (University of Waterloo) B.Sc., Physics (University of Calgary) Chatterjee's research explores quantum systems for machine learning, quantum optimization protocols, and mathematical frameworks like C∗-algebras and supersymmetric quantum mechanics. His work integrates theoretical rigor with applications in quantum computing and complex physical systems. His recent publications (2019–2024) demonstrate a strong emphasis on quantum entanglement, chaos in optomechanical systems, adiabatic quantum optimization, and relativistic quantum mechanics. Several publications also apply quantum methods to finance and diffusion modeling. No awards, student advising, or grant information is documented in the provided text.
Prof. Wolfgang Utschick is a full Professor at the Technische Universität München (TUM), holding the professorship for Methods of Signal Processing since 2002. He is affiliated with the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology and the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (EI). Since 2017, he has served as Dean of the EI Department, overseeing academic and research activities. His research integrates applied mathematics into signal processing applications across wireless communications, radar technology, vehicle safety, and machine learning. Prof. Utschick earned his doctorate after industry experience and completed postdoctoral studies at TUM and ETH Zurich. He has led numerous industrial and DFG-funded projects, resulting in patents in signal processing and over 150 peer-reviewed publications. Notable contributions include advancements in channel estimation, MIMO systems, and quantum radar technology. His research interests emphasize the intersection of mathematical theory and practical engineering, with a focus on optimizing communication systems and safety-critical applications. Awards include IEEE Fellow (2021), TUM Sabbatical for Teaching Excellence (2014), and multiple IEEE publication awards. Prof. Utschick’s work bridges academia and industry, addressing challenges in 5G/6G networks, radar innovation, and machine learning-driven signal processing. He remains active in curriculum development and departmental leadership at TUM.
Meng Wang is a Professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), where she was promoted to Full Professor in June 2025. She received her B.S. and M.S. degrees (both with honors) in Electrical Engineering from Tsinghua University, China, in 2005 and 2007, respectively, and her Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Cornell University in 2012. After a postdoctoral position at Duke University, she joined RPI in December 2012 as an Assistant Professor, was promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure in 2019, and then to Full Professor in 2025. Her research spans machine learning and artificial intelligence, high-dimensional data analytics, power system monitoring, signal processing, and optimization methods. She has made fundamental contributions in sparse signal recovery and monitoring and control of smart grid using high frequency data from phase measurement unit (PMU). More recently, she has collaborated with IBM to produce theoretical guarantees of modern AI architectures such as graph neural networks and transformers used in large language models (LLMs). Wang's recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a strong focus on theoretical foundations of deep learning, particularly transformer architectures and graph neural networks. Her work bridges theoretical guarantees with practical applications in power systems, demonstrating how fundamental insights in machine learning can solve real-world energy challenges. She has increasingly focused on the intersection of AI and energy systems, developing methods for building-level load forecasting, energy disaggregation, and smart grid monitoring with behind-the-meter solar integration. AFOSR Young Investigator Program (YIP) Award (2019) Army Research Office (ARO) YIP Award (2017) James M. Tien '66 Early Career Award and Grant for Faculty (2022) School of Engineering Research Excellence Award (2018) IEEE Signal Processing Society Best Reviewer Award (2018) Professor Wang has mentored numerous Ph.D. students who have gone on to successful careers in academia and industry, including HongKang Li (now postdoc at University of Pennsylvania), Yi Ming (postdoc at University of Michigan), and Shuai Zhang (Assistant Professor at New Jersey Institute of Technology). Her research has been supported by multiple grants from the National Science Foundation, Air Force Office of Scientific Research, Army Research Office, and industry partners including IBM. She is actively involved with research centers including the Center for Future Energy Systems (CFES) and the Center for Materials, Devices, and Integrated Systems (CMDIS), where her group develops cutting-edge methods for power system monitoring and control. Her recent work has increasingly focused on the theoretical foundations of large language models and their applications to energy systems, positioning her at the forefront of AI for critical infrastructure.
Livieris Ioannis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics and Insurance Science at the University of Piraeus. He holds academic positions including Adjunct Professorships at the University of the Peloponnese and Technological Educational Institute of Western Greece. His research focuses on optimization methods for neural networks, machine learning, ensemble techniques, and their applications in healthcare, finance, education, and environmental science. Education: Ph.D. in Mathematics (2012), University of Patras M.Sc. in Computational Mathematics & Informatics in Education (2008), University of Patras B.Sc. in Mathematics (2006), University of Patras Research Interests: Dr. Livieris specializes in developing optimization algorithms for neural networks, semi-supervised learning, and ensemble methods. His work emphasizes practical applications such as time series forecasting (financial, environmental), medical image analysis (cancer detection, X-ray classification), and educational data mining (student performance prediction). He also explores explainable AI frameworks to enhance transparency in deep learning models. Key Contributions: He has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed articles, including work on weight-constrained neural networks, gradient-based optimization, and CNN-LSTM models for cryptocurrency forecasting. His research has been recognized with inclusion in Stanford’s top 2% scientists (2020–2023) and a best paper award at HERCMA ’09. Awards & Roles: Associate Editor, Evolving Systems (Springer) Reviewer for 50+ journals including Neurocomputing and IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks Grants & Projects: Principal investigator in EU-funded projects like NEUROCLIMA (climate resilience via AI), ORBIS (democratic participation via AI), and PVAdapt (sustainable energy systems). He also leads initiatives in explainable AI for medical imaging and causal effect estimation in social science. Labs & Teams: Active in interdisciplinary teams at the University of Piraeus, focusing on AI-driven solutions in education, healthcare, and environmental monitoring. Collaborates with institutions like the IEEE and the Hellenic Association of ICT in Education.
Anna Scaglione is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Cornell University's College of Engineering, based at Cornell Tech. She rejoined the faculty in September 2021 after holding professorial positions at Arizona State University, UC Davis, and earlier at Cornell (2001–2008). She earned her M.Sc. in 1995 and Ph.D. in 1999 from Cornell University. Research Interests: Her work centers on statistical signal processing with applications in communication networks, electric power systems, intelligent infrastructure, and network science. Key areas include graph signal processing, federated learning, differential privacy, reinforcement learning for energy systems, and cyber-physical security in smart grids. She integrates machine learning, optimization, and control theory to address challenges in modern power systems and IoT. The 15 most recent publications (2021–2025) reveal a dominant trend in privacy-preserving and AI-driven solutions for power systems. Her research emphasizes federated learning , graph neural networks , differential privacy , and reinforcement learning applied to grid stability, cybersecurity, and distributed energy management. There is a strong focus on graph signal processing for power grid modeling and anomaly detection, as well as synthetic data generation and secure transactive energy platforms . IEEE Fellow (2011) IEEE Signal Processing Transactions Best Paper Award (2000) IEEE Donald G. Fink Prize Paper Award (2013) IEEE Signal Processing Society Young Author Best Paper Award (2013, with Lin Li) IEEE Smart Grid Communications Technical Committee Technical Achievement Award (2020) IEEE SPS Distinguished Lecturer (2019–2020) Dr. Scaglione has advised students including Lin Li, whose work earned a best paper award. She has secured significant research grants related to smart grid security, privacy, and optimization. Her editorial leadership includes Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Signal Processing Letters (2012–2013) and Deputy Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Control of Networked Systems . She has served on IEEE technical committees, steering committees, and as General or Technical Chair for major conferences such as SPAWC, SmartGridComm, and GlobalSIP. She leads research in smart grid signal processing , secure distributed energy systems , and privacy-aware machine learning for infrastructure . Her team develops frameworks like Grid-GSP (Graph Signal Processing for power grids), SoDa (synthetic solar data), and CIGAR (cybersecurity via inverter reconfiguration). She is involved in blockchain-based transactive energy platforms and resilient simulation environments for critical infrastructure.
Zhengqing Wu is a Doctoral Assistant and Student at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the Laboratory for Information and Inference Systems (LIONS) under the Institute of Electrical Engineering (IEM) within the School of Engineering . Their research focuses on machine learning, robotics, quantum computing, and control systems, with notable contributions to neural network optimization, terrain-aware robotics, and quantum parameter-efficient fine-tuning. They are part of the Doctoral Program in Computer and Communication Sciences (EDIC). Key research interests include layer-wise quantization in neural networks, analysis of shallow ReLU networks' loss landscapes, and developing terrain-aware control systems for quadrupedal robots. Their work bridges theoretical insights (e.g., neural noise dynamics) with applied robotics and quantum computing advancements. Education: Doctoral Program in Computer and Communication Sciences (EDIC), EPFL Affiliations: LIONS Lab, EPFL No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. Their advising and grant activities are not detailed here. The LIONS Lab focuses on information theory, signal processing, and machine learning applications.
Habib Hamam is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Moncton's Faculty of Engineering. His research spans optics, biomedical engineering, wireless communication, and AI applications. Specializations: Diffractive elements, optical interconnections, biomedical engineering, hybrid fiber/wireless systems, and AI-driven optimization. Contact: Email habib.hamam@umoncton.ca | Phone (506) 858-4762 Recent publications highlight his focus on AI integration across healthcare, energy systems, and education, combined with blockchain for security and transparent data management. Key subdomains include medical imaging, renewable energy optimization, and IoT scalability. Notable research trends involve deep learning for diagnostics (e.g., brain tumors, diabetic retinopathy), blockchain applications in smart grids and fisheries, and quantum-inspired algorithms for energy forecasting.
Dr. Remco Renken is a neuroimaging researcher at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Medical Sciences , specializing in advanced MRI and PET scan analysis. His work bridges clinical neuroscience and computational methods , with a focus on movement disorders, visual processing, and neurodegenerative diseases. Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine (UMCG) Clinical Cognitive Neuropsychiatry Research Program (CCNP) Perceptual and Cognitive Neuroscience (PCN) group Research Interests : Using fMRI , PET , and machine learning to study brain connectivity , visual cortex plasticity , and neurodegenerative patterns in Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, and glaucoma. His innovations include algorithms for 3D motion perception tracking and neuroimaging harmonization . Notable Contributions : Co-developed IRMA (Machine learning harmonization for multicenter PET scans) Co-inventor of a 3D motion perception evaluation system Co-supervisor for PhD research on auditory cortex responses and schizophrenia hallucinations Collaborations span neurology, psychiatry, and biomedical engineering, with datasets shared via Mendeley and DataverseNL.
Maggie Zhu (Fengqing Maggie Zhu) is an Assistant Professor at Purdue University's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering. She holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Purdue (2011) and has focused on image processing, video compression, computer vision, and computational photography since joining the faculty in 2015. Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering (2011) Assistant Professor at Purdue (2015–present) Staff Researcher at Huawei Technologies (2012) Her research bridges machine learning with practical applications in image compression , 3D reconstruction , and nutrition analysis , particularly through wearable technologies and edge-cloud systems. Recent work includes class-incremental learning for 3D perception and low-rank adaptation for efficient vision models. Scientific awards include: Huawei Certification of Recognition (2012) NIH mHealth Summer Institute Participant (2011) Charles C. Chappelle Graduate Fellowship Motorola Foundation Fellowship She has contributed to food portion estimation using monocular imaging , neural video compression , and domain adaptation methods, with publications spanning learned compression techniques and healthcare applications. Recent grants focus on technology-enabled dietary assessment and collaborative computing frameworks.
